Greece

Package bomb sent to judge

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THESSALONIKI, GR – Bomb disposal experts successfully neutralized a parcel bomb on Monday that had been sent to a high-ranking judge in her courthouse office in Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, according to local law enforcement. The judge, who remains unnamed, found the package suspicious and wisely chose not to open it. Instead, she alerted the courthouse police, which led to the immediate evacuation of the premises. The incident occurred during a period of minimal public …

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Hundreds of migrants missing and feared dead after boat carrying 750 capsizes

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This week, Europe was rocked by the deadliest migrant boat disaster of modern times, with hundreds of people still missing and feared dead. EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson condemned the tragedy off the coast of Greece as the “worst ever” seen in the Mediterranean, an immensely concerning reflection of Europe’s ongoing migrant crisis. The boat was carrying migrants from Tobruk, Libya to Italy when it capsized in the Ionian Sea. Over 100 people …

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Iranian Forces Hostile Takeover Of Greek Oil Tankers

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Iranian forces seize two Greek tankers in the Gulf: State media Greece accused Iran of “piracy” after the IRGC seized two Greek-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf Friday. The move came amid a dispute over an Iranian oil cargo. Athens said Iranian navy helicopters landed armed men on two tankers, one of which was sailing in international waters. The second tanker was near the Iranian coast when seized. “These actions are tantamount to acts of …

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